Huang Daozhou(1585-1646)was an outstanding "amphibious" of the late Ming Dynasty.Politically,he was a national hero and patriot who will die before yielding.Academically,he was a Confucianism in late Ming dynasty with a wealth of kownledge,occupied a space for Neo-Confucianism.Artly,He is unique in calligraphy art,his writings are quite rich,and his name is heavy.His calligraphy style is soaring and charming,and united with his loyalty and integrity personal charisma,and truly realizes the "the unity of man and calligraphy."Huangdaozhoucunshi’s calligraphy remarks are not many,but his academic outlook and independent aesthetic spirit have important value and significance in the late Ming Dynasty.His straightforward and resolute character,profound academic accomplishment,far-reaching Han Li,Zhang Cao and integrating Zhongwang’s charm,contributed to his aesthetic ideal of calligraphy,which emphasized the momentum of bone power.The literary trend of advocating self-individuality in the late Ming Dynasty promoted the development and realization of his aesthetic ideal of calligraphy.He used the "beautiful and profound" aesthetics to practice his thick,simple and vigorous calligraphy style and swept away the vulgar habits.His resolute and upright character and unyielding spirit were transformed into his calligraphy and showed full of strength and virility.Together with his radical innovation and courage to break through,he became the premier person in the late Ming Dynasty.Although he regards calligraphy as a "seven or eight things" in learning,he has harvested fruitful results here.Huang Daozhou’s calligraphy is highly admired and praised by the world.They are the model of the scholars.Calligraphy is just a skill,but it can show such rich life meaning and life feelings.Summarizing the calligraphy art creation of Huang Daozhou’s life,he not only pays attention to tradition,but also not trapped by tradition.He draws a wide range of materials and can create a unique path.He expresses the course and realm of life with pen and ink,leaving helpful enlightenments for us. |